I never had a serious grinding problem, just some minor crunchiness on the 1->2 shift. It didn't approach the 'gravel in a blender' level of noise that some people have experienced... but it shouldn't be making any more noise than a conventional manual transmission. A manual trans doesn't make crunchy gear-shift noises unless it is being driven poorly.

I too have noticed that the bulk of my problems appear after the learning process completes. My transmission also has a learning disability, LOL.

Im not talking about those with severe slipping and seals leak.

This is not an manual tranny its an automated dual dry-clutch and will not work like regular manual.
After so many replaced clutches and the clutch noise coming back it makes me believe even more.
Some clutch noise ITS REALLY NORMAL. Enjoy your cars instead of keep fighting a problem that doesnt exist.
Yesterday I spoke to a currier driver he was driving a 2012 Focus it had 163000km he said same thing some clutch noise and a little shudder. He said that it actually got better after 80k.
Happy friday !

My car has been at the dealer since Monday! I have been driving a Jetta loaner since (so glad they offer them). My service technician said he has never seen the overheating messages before and had to do research on the matter. He is supposed to call me tomorrow to tell me what they are going to do "going forward". He didn't really specify what he was waiting for which has got me wondering

I really am hoping they actually come back with something wrong with the vehicle instead of what I have always been told..."its normal"

This is not an manual tranny its an automated dual dry-clutch and will not work like regular manual.
After so many replaced clutches and the clutch noise coming back it makes me believe even more.
Some clutch noise ITS REALLY NORMAL. Enjoy your cars instead of keep fighting a problem that doesnt exist.
Yesterday I spoke to a currier driver he was driving a 2012 Focus it had 163000km he said same thing some clutch noise and a little shudder. He said that it actually got better after 80k.
Happy friday !

Sorry, but I don't believe this is normal for a second and never will (before clutch replacement mine sounded like it was being driven by a driver's ed student learning in a manual tranny on class day #1). The tech who replaced my clutches indicated the parts were worn out and that's the story I've heard from other replacement jobs as well (the word "shredded" was used in another I recall). It is not normal by any means. We've had enough dealers trying to pull this wool over our eye's on this so let's not start doing that to ourselves as well. If somebody's willing to put up with that kind of behaviour from a brand new car - fine for them - they are the exception I'm sure - the rest of us are entitled to resolution of a serious issue occurring to a large number of these vehicles under warranty.

Sorry, but I don't believe this is normal for a second and never will (before clutch replacement mine sounded like it was being driven by a driver's ed student learning in a manual tranny on class day #1). The tech who replaced my clutches indicated the parts were worn out and that's the story I've heard from other replacement jobs as well (the word "shredded" was used in another I recall). It is not normal by any means. We've had enough dealers trying to pull this wool over our eye's on this so let's not start doing that to ourselves as well. If somebody's willing to put up with that kind of behaviour from a brand new car - fine for them - they are the exception I'm sure - the rest of us are entitled to resolution of a serious issue occurring to a large number of these vehicles under warranty.

UPDATE!

My car needs a new clutch! They didn't find a leak however the clutch "needs to be replaced" This really is confirming my suspicion that some of these transmissions are shredding clutches.

Why on earth would a car with less than 9,000 miles need a new clutch?

My car needs a new clutch! They didn't find a leak however the clutch "needs to be replaced" This really is confirming my suspicion that some of these transmissions are shredding clutches.

Why on earth would a car with less than 9,000 miles need a new clutch?

Mine was replaced even though they didn't find a leak as well. They said it was due to one of the clutches not disengaging correctly. It seemed to fix my slipping problem. At times my DCT felt like a CVT.

Mine was replaced even though they didn't find a leak as well. They said it was due to one of the clutches not disengaging correctly. It seemed to fix my slipping problem. At times my DCT felt like a CVT.

I'm hoping this fixes mine. It has me wondering about long term durability though

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